I had bought my first laptop in February 2006 and at the time was living at a proverbial 'Bachelor Pad' without any TV. This meant that I was regulary spending time finding quality content online. At the time I read about TED in some 'random' content list blog post about documentaries. I watched all 6 of originally released talks, and immediately signed when TED.com started accepting members. I am member #929

At what point did you set the goal: “I want to watch every TEDTalk”?

Very first batch of talks released had me hooked. I've watched regularly throughout 5 years. Never been behind more than ~15 in iTunes playlist.

How are you keeping track?iTunes + My own Spreadsheet (derived from original) - http://bit.ly/TED_US

What’s a talk you think you would not have watched without this goal?None, however I may not have kept up the pace, without my iPod Touch + iTunes

What’s your favorite TEDTalk?I have a list of Short list of 193 out of 900+, and a shorter list of Top 35 18-minute format talks and Top 20 3-10 minute short talks. Out of top 10, Bill Stone and Wade Davis share my favorite talks spot. I am yet to create a playlist for this on TED.com

What’s something you learned from this experience?To watch every TED Talk, you may have to give up your cable-Television, else it's tough. And if possible blog about your favorite ones. (example - tag).